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Two women raped and abused by their father over 25 years have been given an apology by the authorities which failed to protect them

Apology for women raped by father

Two women who were repeatedly abused and raped by their father for three decades - bearing seven of his children - have received an unreserved apology from authorities who failed to protect them.

Economic storm not yet over - Brown

Gordon Brown has admitted that recession-hit Britain faces more "bumps in the road" - but declared he has the character to lead the country to economic recovery.

More people would undergo surgery to lose weight than cut calories, survey claims

Most 'prefer surgery to lose fat'

More than half of Britons would rather shift excess weight through drastic surgery than diet or exercise, a poll has suggested.

Jury discharged in car death trial

The jury in the trial of an elderly motorist who knocked down and killed his wife has been discharged.

Plane spotter Steven Ayres talks about his arrest in India

Plane spotters return from India

Two British plane spotters are back home after avoiding a 10-year sentence in an Indian jail on spying charges.


Latest Sport
Usain Bolt

Bolt earns Laureus gong

Usain Bolt was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second year in succession on Wednesday, while Britain's Jenson Button was honoured for winning the Formula One world title.

Onions ruled out of opener

England bowler Graham Onions has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury.

Jonny Wilkinson

Wilkinson: We learned from Scots loss

Jonny Wilkinson admits England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield two years ago was one of the most painful experiences of his rugby career.

Gatland lauds O'Driscoll achievement

Wales coach Warren Gatland has paid a glowing tribute to Ireland cap centurion Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash in Dublin.

Luke Robinson

Robinson given new Giants deal

Huddersfield scrum half Luke Robinson has signed a contract extension that will keep at the Galpharm Stadium until the end of the 2012 season.



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Police tent over the patio in Fulham garden

Police discover 'human remains' in carpet under patio in Fulham garden

Police digging up the garden patio of a cancer sufferer in Fulham found a body wrapped in a carpet  Comments 

Freddie Watmough

Grandmother of boy who drowned in pond ‘thought he was in bed'

Grandmother tells inquest how her three-year-old grandson sneaked away from her and drowned in a neighbour’s pond while she was babysitting him  Comments 

Beverley Callard

Showbiz: Coronation Street star Beverley Callard admits battle with depression

Coronation Street star Beverley Callard reveals she has been receiving treatment for a nervous breakdown and depression  Comments 

Tube

Tube misery as two million passengers face delays after funding slashed

Two million passengers who use Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines face years of delays after major row on Tube spending  Comments 

Malcolm Calvert

Former partner at Queen's stockbroker Cazenove guilty of insider dealing

Malcolm Calvert, who retired from the investment bank Cazenove 10 years ago is found guilty of insider dealing  Comments 

Gordon Brown

Election set for 6 May as Gordon Brown pledges 'I won't let you down'

Bookmakers stop taking bets on a 6 May general election after Gordon Brown makes the date a near-certainty with Budget announcement  Comments 

Lingerie adverts on a London bus

Tory MP tables Bill to scale down ‘hardcore’ lingerie posters on London's buses

Sexy lingerie ads should be banned from London Buses, a Tory MP urges as she warned that increasing sexualisation of society was damaging children  Comments 

Corey Haim

Lost Boys star Corey Haim dies after drugs overdose, aged 38

Bratpack star Corey Haim has died at the age of 38 following an apparent accidental overdose  Comments 


Sport Sport feed

Fabio Capello

Football: Off-field problems make my job hard, says Fabio Capello

The England boss admits he had no idea about the difficulties he would face when he took over as national coach  Comments 

Football: Roma in London to land Arsenal defender William Gallas

Club face a fight to keep the centre-back after representatives from the Italian side flew into the capital to secure a deal for the 32-year-old  Comments 

Football: Swaggering Gunners still look flawed contenders

They may have breezed past Porto last night but question marks remain over Arsenal’s ability to go all the way in the Champions League  Comments 

Business Business feed

Gary Hoffman

Northern Rock slashes losses but chief turns down bonus

The boss of taxpayer-owned Northern Rock, Gary Hoffman, turns down a £700,000 bonus he was due to receive for a much better than expected performance by the bank in 2009  Comments 

EMI boss Elio Leoni-Sceti leaves troubled record label

EMI is plunged into more turmoil as its private equity owner Terra Firma parts ways with Elio Leoni-Sceti as chief executive to replace him with Charles Allen  Comments 

Pound slips and double dip fears grow with fall in UK's manufacturing

Fears of a double-dip recession resurface after factory output unexpectedly fell early this year, hitting the pound again  Comments 


Entertainment Entertainment feed

Love Never Dies

Theatre: Love never dies...it just fades away

Admirers of Phantom are likely to be disappointed with Love Never Dies, and there’s not enough here to entice a new generation of fans, says Henry Hitchings.  Comments 

La Fille mal Gardée

Theatre: Acosta’s true class brings us sunshine in La Fille mal Gardée

It’s hard not to rave about La Fille mal Gardée, especially with Marianela Nuñez and Carlos Acosta in the lead roles.  Comments 

Indian Portrait

Art: Get a close up of The Indian Portrait show

As Ben Luke walked round The Indian Portrait show, he found himself wishing he had brought a magnifying glass.  Comments 

Tess Daly

Showbiz: Tess Daly: My marriage to Vernon Kay is worth fighting for

Tess Daly said her marriage to fellow TV presenter husband Vernon Kay was "worth fighting for".  Comments 

Love Never Dies

Showbiz: Stars make a stand at Love Never Dies premiere

Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber and stars of Love Never Dies received a standing ovation from a celeb packed audience at its world premiere  Comments 

Katie Price

Showbiz: My marriage to Alex Reid is legal, insists Katie Price

Katie Price insisted today that her marriage to Alex Reid is "legal" and genuine.  Comments 

Robert King

Film: A wrong that must be righted: behind the bars of Angola

In the Land of the Free, dedicated to Anita Roddick, is not only the best documentary of the year, it is also spearheading a campaign.  Comments 

Amy Madonald

Music: Listen: Evening Standard exclusive Amy Macdonald track

Here is an exclusive live track, An Ordinary Life, from Amy Macdonald's new album, A Curious Thing, that was released this week.  Comments 


Life & Style Life & Style feed

light

Health & Beauty: Light Fantastic: How a lamp could make you look younger

Looking younger after sitting under a lamp sounds too good to be true. But her face lost four years, says Melanie McDonagh  Comments 

Beauty creams

Health & Beauty: Where's the proof? Beauty creams that really have been tested

Beauty creams are moving from the realms of pseudo-science to offering real evidence that they do work, says Alice Hart-Davis  Comments 

Blowdry

Blowdries are back in the hood

Old-fashioned hood dryers and big rollers are cool again. Bella Blissett finds out how stylists are creating smooth and bouncy hair  Comments 

Northern Lights

Travel: Into the blue with the Northern Lights of Iceland

Iceland reveals itself in its numerous natural wonders - not least the Northern Lights - but also in its cities, food and culture  Comments 

Valentino collection

Fashion: Romance and ruffles make Valentino's day

If ruffles aren't your thing, you won't be wearing Valentino next autumn  Comments 

Hope House

Travel: No hippies hanging out at Hope House

Hope House in Oxfordshire is a fine town house built of the same honey-coloured stone as Blenheim, and in a similar Vanbrughian style  Comments 

bannana

Have you sustained an injury while having sex?

Sex is meant to be a pleasure. But sometimes pleasure can (accidentally?) turn to pain.  Comments 

Facial

Health & Beauty: Feel good factor: Men’s bespoke facial at the Dorchester Spa

Nick Curtis's verdict on a 55-minute, £90 facial with exclusive-to-the-Dorchester Kerstin Florian products.  Comments 


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